New York is a dream city to visit if you love traveling and exploring new places. There are numerous places to visit and the SUMMIT One Vanderbilt is one of them. 

The skyscraper is 1,401 feet tall and even surpasses the world-famous 1,250-foot-tall Empire State Building by 251 feet. It is the tallest commercial skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan that has 93 floors. 

Three floors—the 91st floor to the 93rd floor—are dedicated observation decks, where the 93rd floor is the highest floor, standing at a height of 1,210 feet from the ground. All the observation decks display the best views of New York. The new building opened to the public in 2021.

Things to do at SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

Visit the 91st floor

This is the first observation deck in the building. It’s called TRANSCENDENCE 1. The immersive art installation on this floor is called AIR, created by Kenzo Digital. You enter a room full of floor-to-ceiling mirrors that are sure to capture your attention. The reflective surfaces create an illusion of a bigger space. 

As you cross that, you enter a room, “REFLECT,” where you can take in the beautiful art installations by artist Yayoi Kusama. These installations, that are set on the floor, are inspired by clouds and bring in a sense of calmness to the visitor. Finally, you can walk through the “AFFINITY” room, amidst reflective floating orbs and have a dreamy experience. 

Visit the 92nd floor

This is the second observation deck in the building. It’s called TRANSCENDENCE 2. The floor is glass-bottomed, allowing you a good view from OB1 from the right above, expanding your perspective. Just like the first observation deck, this floor is also a mirrored room. 

Within the same deck, you have the glass-bottomed ledge “LEVITATION” that offers you the most spectacular view of the city from a whopping height of 1,063 feet above ground level. 

You can then move into a one-of-a-kind art installation, the “UNITY.” The exhibition allows you to scan your wristband before entering and view your face in the clouds! It is a completely personalized digital experience. You are allowed to take pictures here to preserve the memories. 

Visit the 93rd floor

The highest observation deck is an outdoor observation deck with a terrace. You can enjoy food and drinks at the popular and only cafe here, the “APRÈS.” 

This observation deck includes the world’s biggest external glass elevator that goes up 12 stories to get you to the vantage point. From this point, you get the best views of New York. 

You can then go ahead and visit the boutique on the deck to buy yourself a souvenir to remember the experience. You can buy gifts for your friends and family from the gift shop as well. 

Share the joy

Do not forget to take a lot of pictures! Share the joy on your social media. Share about your breathtaking experience with your friends and family! 

Image credits: SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

New York’s newest building the SUMMIT One Vanderbilt has become one of the best tourist spots in the Big Apple. Make sure to follow the SUMMIT Guest Code of Conduct, which mentions the type of footwear and clothing that are allowed while you explore the beautiful building. 

Organize a group trip to New York with the right tour operator as your guide. An experienced and reliable tour operator in NYC will help you form the most feasible itineraries that can include all the top spots. Enjoy a safe and fun group trip!